Master of Data and Communication
Master of Data and Communication
Format
Online
Total Credits
30
Credentials
M.S. Degree
Cost Per Credit (In-state)
$572
Cost Per Credit (Out-of-state)
$692
Whether you're a seasoned professional or recent graduate, our flexible, online master's in Data and Communication was designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach your goals. By combining the art of communications and the science of data analysis, our graduates are equipped to help lead the future of communication.
The interdisciplinary program shares DNA with both the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science.
Drive smarter organizational decisions and future-proof your career with USC's Master of Data and Communication.
The program is fully online and can be completed in 24 months.
Work with real clients and even work with your current employer as part of the course.
MDC Core Courses (21 hours)
Choose Your Electives
Prepare for a career field that will see a 28 percent increase in the number of jobs available by 2026, which is an additional 11.5 million new jobs.
Annual salaries based on 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025 American Advertising Federation, or 2025 ZipRecruiter data
You'll find CIC alumni working at leading organizations in nearly every sector.
"You can never learn enough about how to communicate to people in the proper way."
Brenan Dimery
Analyst, USC Development Office
Class of 2024
2026 Spring Deadlines
2026 Fall Deadlines
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